A prayer for peace, and will it come?
The people of the region live in constant tension. In situations of war or terror, there is no real comfort.
And can war bring or force peace to come?
Or can it bring anger, hatred, resentment, enmity, not necessarily a solution to complex problems, a small part of which may be solved, a temporary solution.
War is a kind of defense against an enemy, a temporary prevention.
When the dream is permanent and brings eternal peace.
Music and art, in which I find temporary comfort, relief, and may herald peace and love, at different moments of life,
That's how I see it anyway.
I am not a political person, a known fact to part of the population, when peace is of paramount importance.
I am deeply saddened by an international debate regarding Israeli representation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
I remember well an international political involvement in a musical singing program.
In my opinion, politics should not mix with music and art, even if, in terms of creativity,it can be political. A musical competition must be neutral and can temporarily relieve tension for its viewers. I do not like provocations or propaganda, certainly not any kind of boycott on principle. As an Israeli, with my baggage, I am proud of the supporters of Israel and really feel sorry for the others. During my stay on the Internet, I have gained international support from many citizens of the world. Others who, for reasons of political hypocrisy, have tried to argue, I stay away from any debate... and I certainly do not make the fateful decisions of the State of Israel. Is it right or wrong? The one who is able to create peace through music and art and not distance it through petitions or dangerous anti-Semitism is right. Music and art must bring tolerance closer between people and not support war or terrorism. The reason why a great musician or artist would support terrorism is clear, in my opinion, due to his fear, and not necessarily logical support. I asked myself, a musician who does not support Israel, sometimes with an offensive emphasis, would I continue to listen to his music? When I also turn my thinking to my own emotions for the music. And I answered myself, since I have no small-mindedness, if the musical content is good in my eyes... I can listen while ignoring the small-mindedness of an offensive opinion. In other words, I can enjoy the music itself, with reservations about its creator. Since I am not a boycotter, I would not boycott music that is not offensive. Love for music does not require love for the artist who creates it. Music must not encourage boycotts, terrorism, or dangerous situations such as anti-Semitism, due to the significant danger inherent in this. Great sorrow in my heart about what is happening in the world, from an Israeli perspective. To punish an entire nation, due to politics, seems to me to be a serious mistake in conduct, or diplomatic influence out of fear, while giving backing to dangerous forces, which could lead to international disasters. Incidentally, a disaster can also come to the supporter of terrorism. After all, those boycotters in the world, or those who sign petitions, do they really think about the citizens of the entire State of Israel, are they even able to understand what we are going through here in the parable of the decades of the existence of the State of Israel and before... In my assessment, they see a partial picture and are biased, and also act out of their fear. Thank you to all those who supported me during all my creative years on the Internet in times of peace and war. And even more to those who will continue to support me. Peace and love, prayers for a much healthier and better world. Copyright (c) Nira Dabush.